Perinatal Emotional Health Service Intake WorkerIntake Worker- ICYMHSPerinatal Emotional Health ServicePermanent Part Time | 53.2 hours a fortnight | Enjoy work-life balanceBox Hill Location | Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health ServiceAllied Health – Grade 4 Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Grade 3 Clinical PsychologistSenior Role| Perinatal Emotional Health Service| Opportunities for development in a supportive team environmentEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action.
We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleThe Perinatal Emotional Health Service (PEHS)is a specialist teamand is part of Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service thatprovides perinatal mental health care, aiming to improve the identification, referraland treatment of women experiencing, or at risk of, perinatal mental health challenges fromtheantenatalperiod through to the infant's first year.
The team works in close partnership with antenatalclinics, primary health providers, and maternal and child health services to ensure accessible,culturally sensitive, and integrated care.The team provides mental health assessment and clinical case management.




There is a strong culture of ongoing professional development, quality supervision, and robust structures to support clinicians to develop their skills.
The purpose to the Intake worker is to provide assertive follow up of women experiencing perinatal mental health issues, this includes completing screening, coordinating referrals to existing services and liaison with other health care providers.About youTo be successful in this role you shouldpossess:Current registration, OT, Clinical Psychology or Nursing with AHPRA.
Social work eligibility for membership with AASWPost-graduate qualifications in Mental Health for Nursing position5 years' experience in public tertiary mental health or perinatal emotional healthA strong commitment to high-quality careExcellent communication and organizational skillsThe ability to work as part of amultidisciplinaryteam.Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up-to-date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.




Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up-to-date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program.Access to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leave.Friendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance Program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our HospitalsGood to knowWe are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming workplace for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.Advertising may end before the closing date.We do not accept recruitment agency applicationyou must complete a National Police Check.Our Values in ActionRespect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every dayJob Posting End Date: 4th September ****Contact Person:Jan WilliamsContact Number: ******** ***Contact Email: ******
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📌 Perinatal Emotional Health Service Intake Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria